WTMU, World Taekwondo Masters Union

03/29/2026

Attention WTMU and Taekwondo Masters: Are your students legally protected when they use their training? 🥋⚖️

Knowing how to strike is only half the equation; knowing when you are legally permitted to do so is just as important. Join us for the 2026 Self-Defense Law Seminar presented by WTMU and featuring Self-Defense Law Specialist, Master Christopher Flodstrom.

This seminar is an essential professional development opportunity for Instructors and Masters who want to ensure their self-defense curriculum complies with the law while maximizing student safety and confidence.

📅 Date: April 4th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Check-in | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMSeminar
📍 Location: Kh Kim HQ, Northbrook, IL (or join via Zoom Live Stream!)
🎟️ Price: $119

Key Takeaways:
✅ The rules of immediate threat assessment
✅ Understanding proportional force
✅ The legal standard of "reasonable" decision-making

Equip yourself with the knowledge to be a strong advocate for responsible self-defense practices in your dojang.

📲 How to register: Click the link https://www.wtmu.org/selfdefenselaw to reserve your spot today!

10/06/2025

Dear Taekwondo Family,

I would like to personally express my profound gratitude for your unwavering support. It is through our collective efforts that the Taekwondo community continues to thrive.
As a gesture of my appreciation, I wanted to personally invite you to the inauguration ceremony for the new Kukkiwon president in Korea.

If you wish to attend this special event, please fill out the following form. Please note that the inauguration ceremony will be held on November 6th, and attendance is limited.
I am truly grateful for your dedication and hope to see you there.

Warmly,
Ki Hong Kim

https://www.wtmu.org/kukkiwon-inaguration?utm_campaign=77f11fe8-2dfb-4fdf-8ad0-ca5cda345052&utm_source=so&utm_medium=lp

08/29/2025

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Taekwondo Defense (TKDD) is a modern, realistic self-defense system built entirely upon Taekwondo principles. Used by martial artists, police, and military units in countries like South Korea and Mexico, TKDD fills the gap between sport and practicality.

06/17/2025

2025 WTMU Poomsae Seminar – Black Belt Session

We proudly welcomed Grand Master Jae-yoon An, renowned worldwide for his poomsae expertise, for an advanced training session with our black belt practitioners.

This session focused on precision, philosophy, and the deeper layers of Taekwondo poomsae—refining not just technique but mindset.

Thank you, GM An, for your guidance, and to every black belt who showed leadership, humility, and the will to grow.

06/17/2025

🥋 2025 WTMU Poomsae Seminar – Color Belt Session 🥋

WTMU was honored to host the incredible Grand Master Jae-yoon An, one of the world’s leading poomsae instructors, for an unforgettable day of learning and growth.

Our color belt students brought their energy, focus, and passion to the mat—taking in valuable knowledge from a true Taekwondo legend.

Thank you to all the students, families, and instructors who made this session a success. The journey in Taekwondo begins with strong fundamentals—and today, we took a big step forward together.

👊 Discipline. ⚡ Passion. 🧠 Knowledge.

03/29/2025

Dear Taekwondo Grandmasters, Masters, and Instructors,

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Poomsae Seminar with Kukkiwon Senior Professor GM Jae-yoon An! This prestigious event is part of the WTMU schedule and will take place at the KH KIM Headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of Taekwondo's most respected figures. We hope to see you there!

For more details and to register, visit:

To schedule a private or semi-private class, please text or call +1 (708) 549 7081. Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

12/31/2024

12/25/2024

We concluded the year with a historic milestone: the first-ever international Taekwondo Self-Defense course certified by Kukkiwon.

Over 400 participants joined us for the November courses in Chicago, which included the International Master Course, the Poom/Dan Examiner Course, and the Taekwondo Self-Defense Course.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants whose dedication to learning and growth continues to inspire us. Your enthusiasm drives our mission to deliver world-class Taekwondo programs across the United States, Latin America, and beyond.

We invite you to tag yourself and fellow Masters in the photos and relive these incredible moments! Explore the photo albums for each course through the links below:

• International Master Course: bit.ly/4gtjmbL
• Poom/Dan Examiner Course: bit.ly/4gR4Ni1
• Taekwondo Self-Defense Course: bit.ly/4guOWpM

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Concluimos el año con un hito histórico: el primer curso internacional de Autodefensa en Taekwondo certificado por Kukkiwon.

Más de 400 participantes nos acompañaron en los cursos de noviembre en Chicago, que incluyeron el Curso Internacional de Maestros, el Curso de Examinadores de Poom/Dan y el Curso de Autodefensa en Taekwondo.

Extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos los participantes cuya dedicación al aprendizaje y al crecimiento sigue inspirándonos. Su entusiasmo impulsa nuestra misión de ofrecer programas de Taekwondo de clase mundial en los Estados Unidos, América Latina y más allá!
Los invitamos a etiquetarse y etiquetar a otros colegas en las fotos para revivir esta experiencia inolvidable! Explora los álbumes de fotos de cada curso a través de los siguientes enlaces:

• International Master Course: bit.ly/4gtjmbL
• Poom/Dan Examiner Course: bit.ly/4gR4Ni1
• Taekwondo Self-Defense Course: bit.ly/4guOWpM